Infrastructure
Tokyo Underground
How low will planners in Tokyo go to free up open space in one of the most populous and densely packed metropolises in the world?
Water Supply A Mirage In Phoenix
Phoenix, a desert city, is becoming infamous for its conspicuous consumption of water.
Montreal's Car-Free Day A 'Smashing Success'
Downtown Montreal is transformed into a pedestrian paradise on Car-Free Day.
Marginalized in the Hinterland
'Go West', China's billion dollar investment in infrastructural improvements that recall centralized planning in China over 25 years ago, is not meeting its intended goal to help Tibetans and others in the hinterland.
A Bright Idea to Help CHA Residents
A partnership between the ComEd and the Chicago Housing Authority assists public housing residents in arrears pay past-due electric bills.
Growth and Water Shortages
Some planners in Illinois are urging cities to think about water in advance of a crisis.
Anti-Poverty Program Promotes Recycling for Food
As part of an anti-poverty program in Caracas, food is given to residents in exchange for scrap metal, glass and other recyclable garbage.
Perverse Economics Of Water In The Desert
In a peverse twist of economics, the cost of water in Phoenix is so cheap that it's hard to believe the city is in the middle of a desert.
U.S. Power Grid Infrastructure Antiquated: Failure Is No Surprise
Energy experts have been warning for years that the US energy grid infrastructure is antiquated, and NIMBYism has prevented many new substations from being built.
A Model Sewage Treatment Program
Southwestern Pennsylvania may benefit from a Slovak sewage project.
California Water Negotiations Press On
Senior Advisor to Governor Davis comments on the Governor's position in the ongoing negotiations with the Federal government, other states, and local water districts for access to Colorado River water.
Droughts Are Hurting Europe
The droughts in Europe are prompting Italy, for one, to improve its water management and infrastructure.
Central Florida's Thirst Outpacing Mother Nature
Even with record rainfall, the region's growth has the sustainability of underground water supplies in doubt.
Plans For A London Of Boulevards
London's mayor plans to transforming 100 open spaces in the city into pedestrian-friendly thoroughfares to create a European-style city of boulevards.
The Dwindling Supply Of Water In The West
The first lesson about water in the west is that there is not enough to go around. And getting water is about to get more difficult.
In West, Recreation Parks Claim Scarce Water
Should recreation be on par with "traditional" water uses in agriculture, homes, and industry?
Water Quality Threatened In Major U.S. Cities
NRDC studies 19 municipal water systems and finds that pollution, old pipes and outdated treatment threaten tap water quality.
Navajo Sues For Colorado River Rights
The Navajo Nation asserts that it has rights to water allocations from the Lower Colorado River Basin.
Arizona Is Running Out Of Water
A report by the Interior Department suggests that Arizona may not have sufficient water to handle its growth.
Divided European City Looks Toward A Reunion
A city bisected by the Polish-German border faces the challenges of a reunion.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
City of Moreno Valley
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
City of Cambridge, Maryland
Newport County Development Council: Connect Greater Newport
